Reflective Mediation

Reflective Mediation Mike MacConnell is an accredited family mediator (Acc FM) and conflict communication coach, founder of Reflective Mediation and Associates.

He was professor of Family Mediation and Law at Humber College, Toronto, and is the author of The Yoga of Divorce.

Read why divorce mediation benefits from 2 mediators, one male and one female.To read the full blog go to our website re...
02/25/2026

Read why divorce mediation benefits from 2 mediators, one male and one female.

To read the full blog go to our website reflectivemediation.com or click the link in my bio.

Thank you for the review, Mandy!
02/18/2026

Thank you for the review, Mandy!

Mediation has recently become a popular way to settle cases of separation and divorce. Unlike a lawyer, who is trained t...
02/18/2026

Mediation has recently become a popular way to settle cases of separation and divorce. Unlike a lawyer, who is trained to take the side of one client and give advice, a mediator is asked to be “in the middle” of those in dispute. Mediators facilitate conversations that ensure you negotiate respectfully with one another. You reconcile your differences by constructing an agreement acceptable to both parties, without the mediator taking sides or imposing any binding decisions.

There are some real advantages to this way of resolving disputes:
➡️It is less stressful than a court trial
➡️It’s less expensive and is over more quickly
➡️A judge doesn’t make the final decision. Parties in dispute work it out together
➡️The process is confidential, whereas court trials are on the public record
➡️Because mediation requires respectful communication and mutual decision-making, it tends to improve communication between divorcing parents. This has future benefits when you are co-parenting

Did you know that Mediation is voluntary, confidential, and non-adversarial?Mediation is an approach to dispute resoluti...
02/18/2026

Did you know that Mediation is voluntary, confidential, and non-adversarial?

Mediation is an approach to dispute resolution that succeeds by facilitating parties as they work together to generate their solutions. Having an open conversation in a safe environment allows participants to understand better what really matters to one another.⁠

This blog points out the risks of assuming that "if you really loved me you would know what I'm feeling", and shows how ...
01/28/2026

This blog points out the risks of assuming that "if you really loved me you would know what I'm feeling", and shows how to repair it.

To read the full blog go to our website reflectivemediation.com or click the link in my bio.

Did you know that Reflective Mediation offers remote services via secure video conference?To book your free consultation...
01/14/2026

Did you know that Reflective Mediation offers remote services via secure video conference?

To book your free consultation, click the link in our bio.

Cheers to a bright new year filled with joy, adventure, and endless possibilities! 🎉✨
01/02/2026

Cheers to a bright new year filled with joy, adventure, and endless possibilities! 🎉✨

Even when life feels heavy,there’s usually something quietly holding us.To read the full blog go to our website reflecti...
12/31/2025

Even when life feels heavy,
there’s usually something quietly holding us.

To read the full blog go to our website reflectivemediation.com or click the link in my bio.

Thank you for the review, Bob!
12/26/2025

Thank you for the review, Bob!

Reflective Mediation offers private communication coaching and therapeutic counseling to prepare for a successful negoti...
12/19/2025

Reflective Mediation offers private communication coaching and therapeutic counseling to prepare for a successful negotiation and to address emotional issues that can complicate relationships.

Do you offer free consultations? ⁠⁠Yes. I require an initial, free-of-charge session with each party. Prior to accepting...
12/19/2025

Do you offer free consultations? ⁠
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Yes. I require an initial, free-of-charge session with each party. Prior to accepting payment, I must assess whether the case is appropriate to my skills, and describe the process so you can make a fully informed decision about whether to move forward.⁠
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What happens if one party refuses to mediate? ⁠⁠Mediation must be voluntary, from the start and all the way through, and...
12/04/2025

What happens if one party refuses to mediate? ⁠
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Mediation must be voluntary, from the start and all the way through, and both must be willing. I can reach out to hesitant individuals to describe options, respond to their concerns and assure them it is safe, autonomous and confidential. It is up to them to decide.⁠
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212 Mavety Street # 2
Toronto, ON
M6P2M2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 7pm

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4164331314

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Reflective Mediation helps separating couples, individuals, and families resolve conflict and improve communication.

Facilitated conversations settle disputes in the present and prevent them from escalating further in the future by ensuring participants actually hear what one another are saying and understand one another’s interests. Mindful communication helps people understand one another’s needs, and often to more deeply appreciate their own. Understanding builds bridges where reaching mutually beneficial solutions become easier. This process is not about having someone telling you what to do, it’s about listening and becoming empowered to reach an agreement, settling disputes in a way that satisfies the interests of all parties involved. “My mission is to help individuals resolve crisis in their lives, and thereby to enrich their relationships.” – MIKE MACCONNELL